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Route · MCO → BNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Nashville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to BNA (Orlando to Nashville) ranks #511 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.9%
On-time
-1.1 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
16,554
Flights
#511 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Nov 2024 91%

Worst Month

May 2024 67%

Distance

616 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 294 85 4 0 YX,WN,NK
Nov 2025 288 54 8 1 F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 325 92 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 265 43 0 0 WN,NK,F9
Aug 2025 264 75 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Jul 2025 278 78 4 1 NK,WN
Jun 2025 297 94 1 1 WN,F9,NK
May 2025 299 96 4 1 NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 261 56 0 1 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 286 60 2 1 WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 222 41 1 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 226 37 4 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 250 47 2 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 250 22 1 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 243 22 17 2 WN,NK
Sep 2024 169 19 1 1 WN,NK
Aug 2024 204 48 7 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 253 75 3 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 256 67 2 1 NK,WN
May 2024 255 84 0 3 NK,WN
Apr 2024 236 35 3 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 289 87 10 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 232 45 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 254 69 8 0 F9,NK,WN

MCO–BNA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (84.6%) · weakest: July (70.2%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

84.6% on-time · ~242 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~262 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

70.2% on-time · ~237 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

84 of 6,196 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

13 of 6,196 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

MCO - Orlando

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Orlando, FL.

MCO on-time profile

BNA - Nashville

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Nashville, TN.

BNA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See MCO and BNA side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MCO vs BNA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MCO departures

From MCO, this corridor sits with 45 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 71 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 26 below 75%). Destination: Nashville · fleet on-time rank #3869 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to BNA

The Orlando to Nashville corridor (MCO to BNA) posts a 77.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 16,554 tracked flights. Late flights run 64.4 minutes behind on average. 12 carriers cover the 616-mile route; over the last 24 months, 84 of 6,196 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 67% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–BNA peaks in November at 84.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~262 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 70.2%, a 14.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to BNA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to BNA ranks #511 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from MCO to BNA? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Nashville have a 77.9% on-time rate based on 16,554 flights. The average delay is 64.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to BNA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (84 of 6,196 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to BNA? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Nashville (BNA) is approximately 616 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to BNA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
BNA Airport

Nashville
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using MCO–BNA data

MCO–BNA is mid-pack at 77.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and BNA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, November (84.6% on-time) beats July (70.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.9% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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